Sri Bailur Mahishasuramardini Temple is a 13th century shrine situated just 2 km from
Udupi, in
Karnataka. The temple enshrines a 3 ft high idol of
Goddess Mahishasuramardini made up of Balapa (a whitish pot-stone, used for writing on slate). The goddess is depicted in the posture of killing the demon
Mahishasura by the edge of her
Trishul (trident).
There is a lithograph in the temple complex, believed to be of 14th century, which provides needful information of the temple. The temple was renovated recently.
Udupi Railway Station, managed by the Konkan Railways, is the nearest major railhead. Local transport buses are available from Udupi Bus Station to
Bailur.
